Grace in Thine Eyes
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Authors: Liz Curtis Higgs
P
RAISE FOR
Grace in Thine Eyes
“
Grace in Thine Eyes
was a joy to read! I savored every word of this tender and transcendent story of one young woman’s journey from disgrace to
his
grace. Liz Curtis Higgs is a masterful storyteller whose eloquent pen has truly been blessed.”
—T
ERESA
M
EDEIROS
,
New York Times
best-selling author
“If you’ve read Liz Curtis Higgs’s earlier Scottish trilogy, you already know that she has an extraordinary gift for building a beautiful, elegant story around people thrust into crisis, people whose faith is severely tested in ways that hold us captive until the final pages.
Grace in Thine Eyes
sings throughout with the pulsating rhythm of love—God’s love for his people and our love for one another. Higgs manages to turn history and imagery and language into an unforgettable work of art. A timeless masterpiece.”
—B. J. H
OFF
, author of
A Distant Music
“
Grace in Thine Eyes
is a phenomenal story that beautifully parallels its biblical counterpart. In a world where love has so often been replaced by lust, Liz Curtis Higgs reminds us that what the heart is truly seeking is the grace and mercy of God’s forgiving love.”
—T
RACIE
P
ETERSON
, best-selling author of
What She Left for Me
P
RAISE FOR
Thorn in My Heart
Fair Is the Rose
Whence Came a Prince
“A luminous sense of hope shines through this truly wrenching story of characters who are both larger than life and all too human. This unforgettable saga is as multilayered, mysterious, and joyous as love and faith can be.”
—S
USAN
W
IGGS
,
New York Times
best-selling author
“Absolutely wonderful! These characters are real people. History is woven seamlessly into the compelling story. Wise, heart-wrenching, and ultimately triumphant. I couldn’t put it down.”
—F
RANCINE
R
IVERS
, author of
Redeeming Love
“The dynamic conclusion to Higgs’s acclaimed retelling of the biblical Jacob story fulfills the promise of the first volumes—a must-own for historical-fiction fans. Emotions run the gamut, and clear-cut characters sparkle against a backdrop of superbly researched historical detail.”
—R
OMANTIC
T
IMES
Inspirational Romance
TOP PICK
“With
Thorn in My Heart
, Liz Curtis Higgs places herself among the best novelists writing today. The story held me spellbound from beginning to end, capturing my heart and never letting go.”
—R
OBIN
L
EE
H
ATCHER
, author of
Beyond the Shadows
“Liz Curtis Higgs maps the human heart with indelible ink … teaching us both the price of passion and the redeeming power of love. An extraordinary trilogy.”
—T
ERESA
M
EDEIROS
,
New York Times
best-selling author
“The challenges of adapting the scriptural story to the eighteenth century are daunting and make for some contrivances that would be difficult to believe from any author not as talented as Higgs. Admirably, Higgs keeps her protagonists multifaceted and readers’ allegiances shifting as the story unfolds. A welcome glossary helps readers navigate the Scottish terms that lend color to the dialogue, and historical details … create a vivid backdrop.”
—P
UBLISHERS
W
EEKLY
“Liz has taken what could have been a triple threat—biblical history, Scottish history, and the difficulty of not overwhelming the reader with either one—and has created a story that is sure to last the ages. I highly recommend this book—this series!”
—T
RACIE
P
ETERSON
, author of
Land of My Heart
“Generously researched, heartily written, this grand stew of a novel is filled with meat, spice, and enough Scotch broth to satisfy the palate of the most finicky Scottish historical buffs. Compelling, shattering the barriers of time with frequently stunning imagery and always solid storytelling,
Thorn in My Heart
measures up against the finest historical fiction of our day.”
—L
ISA
S
AMSON
, author of
Women’s Intuition
“All the character portrayals are very authentic, as is the atmospheric setting. The dialogue is interspersed with plenty of Scottish words, whose meanings are thoughtfully provided in a glossary at the end of the book. The entire novel gently carries the message of faith in God and his mysterious ways. Simply put, the book leaves its readers with a satisfied feeling and teaches them to hope.”
—T
HE
B
EST
R
EVIEWS
.
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“A triumphant conclusion to a remarkable trilogy. Liz’s impeccable research, sense of history, and love of her subject bring her characters’ struggles and victories to life in a story you’ll never forget.”
—D
ONNA
F
LETCHER
C
ROW
, author of
The Fields of Bannockburn
“A colorful tapestry woven from painstaking research, a rich, vivid setting, and compelling, wonderfully real characters. With excellent writing and a keen understanding of human nature, Liz Curtis Higgs delivers a first-rate, fascinating historical saga.”
—B. J. H
OFF
, author of
An Emerald Ballad
“An engrossing tale that transplants the Old Testament story of Jacob and Esau to eighteenth-century Scotland. Filled with Scottish history, lore, language, and geography, Higgs’s first historical-fiction novel will delight her fans and anyone who enjoys tales of Scotland. It also shows a master storyteller’s skill in shedding new light on a timeless story.”
—CBA M
ARKETPLACE
O
THER
B
OOKS BY
L
IZ
C
URTIS
H
IGGS
H
ISTORICAL
F
ICTION
Thorn in My Heart
Fair Is the Rose
Whence Came a Prince
C
ONTEMPORARY
F
ICTION
Mixed Signals
Bookends
N
ONFICTION
Bad Girls of the Bible
Really Bad Girls of the Bible
Unveiling Mary Magdalene
Rise and Shine
C
HILDREN
’
S
The Parable of the Lily
The Sunflower Parable
The Pumpkin Patch Parable
The Pine Tree Parable
Go Away, Dark Night
GRACE IN THINE EYES
PUBLISHED BY WATERBROOK PRESS
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All Scripture quotations are taken from the King James Version of the Bible.
The characters and events in this book are fictional, and any resemblance to actual persons or events is coincidental.
Copyright © 2006 by Liz Curtis Higgs
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher.
Published in the United States by WaterBrook Multnomah, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Random House Inc., New York.
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Higgs, Liz Curtis.
Grace in thine eyes / Liz Curtis Higgs.—1st ed.
p. cm.
eISBN: 978-0-307-55085-9
1. Dinah (Biblical character)—Fiction. 2. Scotland—History—19th century—Fiction. I. Title.
PS3558.I36235G73 2006
813′.54—dc22
2005033536
v3.1
To Carol Bartley
,
gifted editor
and precious friend
.
Your patience
,
encouragement
,
thoughtful direction
,
and unwavering faith
are blessings beyond measure
.
Thank you, dear sister
,
for taking this journey with me
again and again
.
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